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Apache, in your method, do you batch sparge at all? I was thinking I would do a batch sparge, but then I run into the problem of needing another vessel to hold the sparge water at temp. Ultimately, I like your 2 vessel method since it keeps things simple.

Ah, cool! So no need for a false bottom setup. How much was the bag?

I just realized you said 120 qt mash tun! Wow! What size batch do you end up with?

I'd love to know an update and whether this recipe worked well or not. With or without the boiled baker's yeast?

I'm currently working with a 22qt Walmart special, and I've been using a bag for the grains. It really simplifies things! My thought was just to upscale what I've been doing, but I'm thinking I could compromise with the cooler mash tun for now.

Thanks Apache, I appreciate the input. I tend to get distracted easily if you couldn't tell! Forget the inverted idea! If I used a separate vessel, such as a cooler for the mash, as you suggest and the keggle upright, I can see how that will eliminate the hassles you mentioned. Plus I can use...

Hey HBT folks! I've been brewing for 6 or so years with extract and partial grain brewing 5 gallon batches in a single pot. I've been wanting to take the next step for some time to larger all-grain batches, but I can't afford any of the off the shelf systems. Planning to DYI, I bought an old Keg...

Jamie, I see no reason why you couldn't change the keg posts with them full. Just let the pressure off while you make the change. Best of luck!

Thanks everyone for the reassurance! I checked it Sunday at the 14 day mark and it appears to be progressing just fine. It came in at 6.5%, so the yeast must have ben doing their thing... I decided to give it a few more days just to be sure it was done. Kegging either tonight or tomorrow. Thanks!!

Hello all! I haven't brewed in about a year, and decided to get back at it last week and brew an APA. All went well, but I got in a bit of a hurry and pitched my Wyeast London ESB Ale 1968 yeast at 80 degrees F. I wouldn't have worried about it too much, but it didn't take off like I expected...

Yes! That was exactly the problem. I have since replaced the thermocouple and I'm putting it in normal water that I change out every now and then. It works perfectly. Thanks for the help!

You know, I didn't think of that. I was afraid if I just used water, it would get nasty after a while. All connections are good, so that is probably what happened. Thanks!

I bought a cheap temperature controller (Meihang Technology MH1210F) on Amazon. It has worked great for the last 6 months or so, but now it seems to have gone haywire. It says the temp in my keezer is 60 degrees F, when it's actually about -5 degrees F according to a seperate temp gauge I have...